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While many Illinoisans spent Memorial Day off from work or maybe at a barbecue, Democrats in the General Assembly introduced, debated, altered and voted…
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Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker is already making plans to spend money from a significant change in the state income tax, even though it can only happen if…
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Illinois lawmakers want to reduce delays in medical care caused by the requirements of insurance companies.They said the process, known as “prior…
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In the wake of two high profile mass shootings this month, Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul's office is making gun violence prosecutions a priority.…
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Illinois Republican on Thursday were trying to elbow their way back into budget negotiations.The move comes as lawmakers have just two weeks left in their…
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Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker says he’s counting on new taxes to help close the state’s 3.2 billion dollar budget hole. NPR Illinois reporters are taking a…
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For the first time in more than two decades, the Illinois House of Representatives has a new majority leader. And the appointment is breaking new…
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The Illinois House failed to pass legislation related to the Affordable Care Act on Friday. It would have locked in certain health insurance benefits.…
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Passing a state budget is arguably the most important thing the Illinois General Assembly does every year — or at least should do every year.After last…
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Comptroller Susana Mendoza is launching a new measure to end, what she calls a "long-standing practice of offshoring staff salaries." Last fiscal year,…